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Reporter: Mark Keast

Mark is a long-time, seasoned journalist, as a writer and editor, working for several Toronto daily newspapers, then moving over to the digital arena, covering both sports and business. Over the past few years he moved over to the gaming arena, specifically covering the igaming industry in Canada for several platforms, as well as writing on sports betting.

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657 stories by Mark Keast

Digital Gaming Dominates As OLG Releases 2024–25 Annual Report

Record revenues for digital gaming division, including iLottery, iCasino and iSports Digital gaming does well amid competitive environment in Ontario OLG launched new Proline+ sportsbook platform with Kambi in January Digital gaming was the dominant narrative as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming...

Mark Keast March 11, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders: Ravens Back Out of Maxx Crosby Deal

ESPN reports that Crosby failed a medical According to media reports, the Cowboys are back in the picture for Crosby At BetMGM, since the trade, 15.1% of money (most) was on the Ravens to win the Super Bowl The NFL’s free agency...

Mark Keast March 10, 2026

Betty Acquires Ontario Bingo Hall To Expedite Move to iBingo

Betty announces move into iBingo with bingo hall acquisition Bingo hall an important part of Kirkland community since 1998 Bingo hall both a social gathering place and a charitable engine for local organizations Betty Gaming in Ontario is making a strategic move into online bingo,...

Mark Keast March 10, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders Active on Day 1 of Free Agency

Raiders sign centre Tyler Linderbaum to a record deal Raiders also bolster defence, using salary cap space Focus now turns to NFL Draft April 23 Today was the day, as of noon EST, where NFL teams could negotiate with pending unrestricted free...

Mark Keast March 9, 2026

March Madness, Betting Tax, and the Big Beautiful Bill

Betting about to ramp up for March Madness NCAA basketball tournament Estimates have projected handle for tournament at $4 billion Americans looking at new tax implications around betting under the Big Beautiful Bill March Madness is upon us, an absolute sports betting behemoth, full...

Mark Keast March 9, 2026

ESPN and DraftKings Announce Plans to Provide Account Linking

Customers will be able to unlock a more personalized experience by linking their accounts Madness Madness collaboration just the start, ESPN spokesperson said Close ties with fantasy play DraftKings and ESPN are taking their partnership up another level, announcing the company’s respective...

Mark Keast March 9, 2026

Topuria Versus Gaethje Title Fight Highlights UFC White House Card

Lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje announced Gaethje won interim lightweight title with memorable win over Paddy Pimblett in UFC 324 in January Special event on the lawn of the White House will celebrate America's 250th birthday The UFC...

Mark Keast March 7, 2026

Max Holloway Betting Favourite to Take Out Charles Oliveira at UFC 326

Holloway betting favourite for tonight's UFC 326 fight against Oliveira Oliveira, at +180, has 72% of bets and 59% of handle going his way BetMGM spokesperson said he expects their heaviest liability will be on Holloway to win in the last minute...

Mark Keast March 7, 2026

Reports: Las Vegas Raiders Trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens

Crosby traded to Ravens for two first round draft picks Vegas Raiders now looking at No. 1 and 14 picks in the upcoming NFL draft and the most salary cap space in the league Ravens' Super Bowl odds adjusted after news broke...

Mark Keast March 7, 2026

GeoComply Looks to Help Brazilian Operators Increase Pass Rates

GeoComply introduces purpose-built unified identity platform for Brazil's regulated market One platform for KYC, anti-fraud and geo-location Bragg Gaming Group announces executive hires Vancouver-based GeoComply is looking to help Brazilian operators increase pass rates while helping protect against fraud with the introduction of its unified identity platform...

Mark Keast March 6, 2026